RV Basement Door Upgrade - Hatchlift Kit Installation

[@goodtobehandy]

Excellent. Nothing but the facts and only the facts. Sergeant 'Friday' would be proud.👍

[@georgeglovier]

I installed a pair of these on my 5th wheel seven years ago and they have worked flawlessly for all these years. Definitely one of the best upgrades you can do. I just bought another 5th wheel and will be ordering and installing this kit again!

[@RVgeeks]

Great to hear, George!

[@ATCDave1]

Excellent job as usual guys. Thanks for the effort in putting these videos how-to's together

[@paulgreen2397]

I installed these Hatchlift Kits for the two "up" opening storage doors on my Class C. What a GREAT product. Makes one wonder how I lived with these doors without the Hatchlift kit. HIGHLY recommended. Oh, and the install was super easy as this video illustrates. If you have "up" opening hatch doors without gas springs don't wait another day. Get these right away.

[@RVgeeks]

Great to hear that your experience has been so positive, Paul! Thanks for sharing.

[@driftersden4439]

I watch your videos often but miss this one and came across it at the right time. Need to replace one lift. Thanks

[@terry3193]

I just want you to know that I really enjoy your videos! They are so professionally done and informative. People don't know how much time and effort it takes to create the content, plan the video, narrate, and edit. I also appreciate the step by step instructions. Many DIY videos seem to skip or gloss over critical steps. Thanks for sharing and creating the discount opportunity!

[@RVgeeks]

Thank you so much for the kind words, Terry. It's always nice to be appreciated. You really just made our day! 😊

[@patjohnston8165]

Thanks for another great, detailed how-to video! And thanks for getting us a discount! That bed-lift has given me some ideas... And since people have mentioned it, I too think your voice and speech are an important part of why your videos are so good. Good camera work too.

[@RVgeeks]

+Pat Johnston Thanks Pat! Very nice to hear. You just made our day. :)

[@wanderingquestions7501]

I continue to be impressed with the quality and professional presentation of these RVgeeks videos. Excellent!

[@RVgeeks]

+Mtn Goat Thanks so much. Really makes it all worthwhile. :)

[@0HARE]

Thanks for another great 'how to' video. Thanks, also, for the helpful discounts you set up for us. I'm definitely getting some hatch lifts for basement doors, and especially the bed. Happy Camping!

[@RVgeeks]

+Allen Hare Thanks Allen. Glad to hear you'll be getting some us out of them.

[@debraprosch6713]

can't thank you enough for all your instructional videos!

[@kemobow9670]

will be installing on a few doors on my boat, excited to see how it works out. thanks for the idea.

[@RVgeeks]

There are so many parallels between RVs and boats!

[@TrzCharlie]

More good stuff. Thanks Charlie and Martha

[@Running_To_Something]

Guys - This is fantastic. I've added it to my list of things to buy. Thanks for sharing.

[@rogerhanks8391]

Hi. That was a very nice instructional video!! Very well done! I really love your channel. It's one of the best out there for easy "how to" instruction. I have been a Aircraft mechanic for 30 years now and I have installed these types of kits on airplanes many many times, And recently I showed this "how to"video to a few of our new Mechanics. It really helped me from having to explain the installation process to them and holding there hand through the that process! Nice job!! It is exactly how we install them on aircraft, but the door strut kit is from a different manufacturer (Door Buddy/ Door Butler) There are alot of things on R.Vs that cross over into the Aircraft industry. Happy to say😃 I'm retiring in about a year or so and my Wife and I are going to R.V full time!! Yeaaa! I can't wait to hit the road. Fun stuff! We are in the process of buying our Rig. We have looked at a few now. My research has lead me to the American Coach Company? Fleetwood to be exact?A 2003 American Dream deisel pusher to be exact? What is your thoughts on that particular brand of motorcoaches? I have spend many many hours researching and have boiled it down pretty well. Thank you very much for your vidoes. Take care and live the dream. Hawk

[@RVgeeks]

+Roger Hanks Thanks so much Hawk! Small world... I'm a pilot (750-hour private). Over many years of watching, reading & researching, we have three brands at the top of our short list for any future RV: 1) Newmar, 2) Entegra and 3) American Coach. In our opinion, your research has served you well. :) Happy shopping!

[@ROWLESmade]

Nice addition. I always seem to hold our hatches open with my head instead of using the latch. I'll need to look into installing lifts.

[@rvbeginnerwinnebagoadventu6786]

Some of mine do not have latches....? Thanks I wondered if my 97 used to have ones that held open.

[@DMosesRN]

I love your training videos, it is the best thing for us newbies

[@RVgeeks]

+Diana Moses Thanks Diana! Great to hear. 😊

[@kansascowboy5721]

I learned something new today! Thank you Gentlemen I’ll be putting these on my RV ASAP

[@Dieferdan]

Once again, another fantastic, informative instructional video from you geeks....I mean guys :/ All the outside doors on my UK caravan open downwards, so there's no need for these struts

[@cdogusn]

Great video, concise installation instructions.

[@RVgeeks]

+Charlie Curtis Thanks so much Charlie! 😊

[@edmontondom5661]

You are both amazing! We are big fans and we hope to have the opportunity to meet some day!

[@marks6072]

I have a 2015 Jayco with plastic door/lock on external shower door.. Lock is completely jammed and key wont open it.. can you do a vid on how to drill out an RV access door lock?? I want to replace it but cant get it open..

[@RVgeeks]

+Mark S Hi Mark. Sorry to hear about your lock. Unfortunately, we don't have any jammed locks to demonstrate on. But not sure that drilling is the best way to go. Before we tried that, we'd try Liquid Wrench penetrating oil. If you put some into the keyway, then push and pull the key in and out several times, then let it sit for a few hours, the oil may penetrate well enough to allow the lock to work. If not, then add some more oil, key in and out a few times, wait, and try again. We'd only drill as a last resort, and then very carefully and slowly.

[@niceguyschool]

I am looking at picking up a couple struts on Amazon and picking up at a locker location. How do you select the right weight? My current struts seem to be labeled sl-13-10 to sl-13-60 for similarly sized doors. Any suggestions on how best to choose the right struts for any given basement hatch door?

[@RVgeeks]

For doors that seem to sag a bit, we just went up a notch or two and it worked great! Seems to be less of a problem having a slightly stronger strut than needed (slightly more resistance to close) than too little (door doesn’t stay up = major headache)!

[@richardsharp5644]

oil of wintergreen will penetrate even the most stubbornly seized nuts and bolts, and lock housings.

[@timrover]

Guys - Just wanted to say Thanks, I finally ordered the bedlift Kit (BLK-LGE) by Hatchlift and used the coupon code "GEEKS10" at checkout. It's no fun using a stick to prop up the platform mattress and the stick slips while I am retrieving items from under the bed. I will be sure to mention you guys on an upcoming installation video. Thanks Again.

[@RVgeeks]

Thanks Tim! Hope you like your Hatchlift springs as much as we do.

[@brianknecht2903]

Can these be added to slam type basement doors?

[@RVgeeks]

Yes indeed! We have them on ours.

[@JeffTheFarmer365]

You should come join me down in Mazatlan at Punta Cerritos RV park. I'm chilling down here

[@mailmanx69]

If you happen to be monitoring the comments to this video, please let me know if the Hatch-Lift kit will also work on a side-swing baggage door opening such as comes on the 2017 Coachmen Mirada. THANKS!

[@RVgeeks]

Hi Michael. We want to say that a very light-pressure gas spring should work fine on side-opening (east-west) doors, since they require so little pressure to hold sideways vs upwards. All of our east-west doors came from the factory with 10 lb gas springs that nicely hold them at 90 degrees straight out when the doors are open. We could have sworn that Hatchlift made a kit for that, but we're looking over their website and not seeing the spring rating on the "Small" kit. We'd think that would be the right one, but they don't show it being used on an east-west door. We'd suggest using their Contact form to ask the experts to be sure: www.hatchlift.com/contact Please let us know how you make out!

[@mailmanx69]

I will contact them and let you know. Thanks for the great response!

[@mailmanx69]

Hatch Lift just got back to me and stated: "For swing doors we only have one size we recommend - HLK-STD."

[@RVgeeks]

Michael Preyer Excellent. Let us know how that works out for you. Don't forget to use the GEEKS10 discount code to save 10% on your entire order!

[@pterrydactyl]

Was watching a video you posted on the access door lifts. So I thought I'd go and by a bed lift kit. I tried the coupon code but the site rejected it saying it had expired or had exceeded its useage or was invalid. Was the code for a limited time? BTW, we are still eating our "RVGEEKS hot cereal". Still good!

[@RVgeeks]

Hi Terry! That code was supposed to be valid permanently, so they must need to renew it in their system. We just sent an e-mail to the company about it and will get back to you the moment it's been re-activated. Sorry for the problem. Glad you're enjoying our favorite breakfast. That's what we'll be eating tomorrow morning. :)

[@RVgeeks]

+Terry Brown Hi Terry! Just got an email from Hatchlift and they said the code has been restored. If you would like to try again, please let us know how you make out. Thanks, and sorry for the problem.

[@pterrydactyl]

RVgeeks I went ahead with the order so no discount this time but...The are 2 access doors that I want lifts on so I'll order those soon. Thanks

[@RVgeeks]

Sorry you missed out on the discount for the bedlift, Terry. If you try the code for the door lifts and it doesn't work, please let us know before you go ahead and we'll look into it!

[@theBarefoot]

I got the BedLift kit after your last video. I love this product. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6KXlqh9qbh3jdE

[@floridablackbear7318]

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